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Personal Description:

As a tutor I teach:

Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSE
Chemistry AS and A level
Chemistry International Baccalaureate (IB)

As well as an experienced teacher, I am also a devoted family man. With two children already in university, studying medicine and law, I am aware of the hardships that studies such as chemistry can cause. I have always had a passion for the subject but this is by no means my only area of interest. My love for science is combined with a natural artistic talent and an interest in mathematics.

Tutoring Experience:

I have been in main stream teaching for over 20 years in which i have taught all abilities for both sexes in a range of schools. This includes the exceptional performing students who aim for top careers in, for example, medicine. I have also taught all age groups from Year 7 all the way to Year 13, but my main focus is GCSE and A level chemistry. I currently teach at the Leigh Academy in Dartford (previously the Leigh CTC) where I have been since 1998. I have also been a private tutor for the past 5 years and have had a 100% success rate with all my students achieving the grades they required. I currently teach OCR (both Syllabus A and Salters) and I have previously taught Edexcel and AQA, so I am well aware of the specifications for a range of exam boards.

Tutoring Approach:

I tutor catering to the needs of each student individually, an initial assessment session involving simple questions and answers on a few basic topics helps me identify the student's ability. Going from there I then see what the pupil wants, depending on whether they simply require aid with a few short topics or in depth analysis of the syllabus. I use a range of past exam papers and key resources, combined of course with their exam board requirements. As an experienced teacher I have also compiled my own extensive notes that are easy to understand and are available to students. So far, all of these combined have been highly successful with many students going into higher education in top universities.

Tutor Resources: (free to download)

Qualifications:

Thames university (1991) - Education Qualification (PGCE)(✘ Not On File)

South Bank University (1986) - Analytical Chemistry (Masters)(✘ Not On File)

South Bank University (1983) - BSc Chemistry (Bachelors)(✘ Not On File)

Maher's Feedback

Tutees Providing Feedback:

35

Tutees Providing Positive Feedback:

34 Av. 4.66/5.00

Unpublished feedback: (usually negative)

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MaherFrom Suha (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Maher has so far been an excellent tutor, I have been able to make good progress and improvement in areas which I have originally found difficult, and his style of teaching is one that I have found very useful- it helps me see a different perspective to the topics and questions in chemistry other than what I am being taught in school.

MaherFrom Suhad (3/5): (A-Level Chemistry)

MaherFrom Paul (5/5): (GCSE Physics)In the opening 3 sessions Mather has created a rapport with my daughter, which he has used to define areas to improve.

This has provided her with a greater understanding and a welcome confidence boost.

MaherFrom Karen (5/5): (GCSE Physics)Me children have enjoyed their first lesson and is looking forward to their next lesson

MaherFrom Andrea (5/5): (GCSE Biology)My son has had four sessions with Maher so far. Already his confidence has improved which has helped him with his end of year exams. My son is happy with Maher's style of teaching and enjoys the sessions.

MaherFrom Lewis (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Mr Maher has an exceptional and unique teaching style that makes him stand out as a tutor, he has both the patience and resources to assist with any problems that I may have and has helped me to gain confidence in A level chemistry, I would recommend Mr Maher to anybody currently studying A-level chemistry.

MaherFrom Maisha (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)So far my daughter has had three sessions with Mr. Maher. She noticed improved results and more confidence in her chemistry class after the first session. He is very knowledgeable and has a supportive teaching style. My daughter and I are very happy with him.

MaherFrom Anne (5/5): (GCSE Biology)Maher is a committed tutor who inspires children to do their very best. His own hard work sets them an excellent example. He transformed my daughter's attitude to revision and I only wish we had met him sooner. The difference between Maher and some tutors is that he is not just a good scientist, he is a good teacher. My daughter got an A in Science GCSE. Without Maher's help she would not have achieved this, as she failed her mock exams. We only found Maher two months before the exams, but it made all the difference.

MaherFrom Mohammad (5/5): (GCSE Physics)Mr is an excellent, well knowledgeable tutor and my daughter is extremely happy the way he teaches her. I would definitely recommend him.

MaherFrom Karen (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)I would highly recommend Maher - he is an enthusiastic tutor who has been great for my son so far. We have only had a few lessons but already my son is showing signs of greater confidence in his work - this is down to Maher's style of teaching; he is a personable, highly motivating and very patient tutor.

MaherFrom Prue (4/5): (GCSE Chemistry)Very good tutor who we would recommend. He provided a service for our son at short notice and was very accommodating. Under his guidance my son did exceptionally well in his Science IGCSE's last summer.

MaherFrom Valarmathy (5/5): (GCSE Biology)After having started with this tutor, my daughter feels that she has really expanded her understanding and knowledge of science. She feels she has really been pushed in the subject area and already feels she has made improvement. I would really recommend this tutor.

MaherFrom Maria (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Maher has been tutoring my son for several weeks now. I have found him to be extremely courteous, personable and professional. He maintains good communication links in respect of appointment dates and is thought very highly of by my son. He listens to what my son wants from the tutorial and provides a thoughtful and thorough lesson. I would be happy to recommend Maher. He is assisting my son with AS Edexel Chemistry and My only complaint is that I did not find him sooner**Telephone Number Removed**

MaherFrom Bruce (5/5): (GCSE Chemistry)Couldn't have asked for a better tutor for my son. I would definitely recommend Mr Maher for his manner and style of teaching to anyone

MaherFrom Angela (5/5): (GCSE Chemistry)Mr Maher is a very likeable man, who's passion for science has really helped my daughter enjoy chemistry. He is very reliable, and extremely knowledgable. Would recommend him without a doubt!

MaherFrom Narinder (5/5): (GCSE Chemistry)Lovely man always on time my son has excelled since he started having lesson thanks

MaherFrom Dimitris (4/5): (A-Level Chemistry)I am very happy with Maher's services so far. He has been very professional in his contact and my daughter says he is always well prepared for the lesson. In some occasions his problem solving methodology has been different to what my daughter has practiced in school and as a result she felt her confidence being tested a bit but overall she is happy that Maher is having a positive impact in her preparation for her AS Chemistry exams.

MaherFrom Noura (4/5): (GCSE Chemistry)

MaherFrom Hannah (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Very happy with tutor. My daughter thinks he's great and enjoys his teaching methods. He has planned all teaching sessions according to my daughter's needs. Would definitely recommend.

MaherFrom Sharon (5/5): (GCSE Biology)My daughter has had just a few sessions with Maher, but already she is understanding concepts more clearly for chemistry! Maher is extremely cheerful and brings his passion for chemistry to the tutorials. He works methodically through old exam papers (that was the requirement of how to answer questions appropriately) and challenges through extra questioning, as he does so.
We wished we had found him earlier as the GCSEs are approaching, but we are confident he has made a huge difference already.

MaherFrom Trudie (5/5): (GCSE Physics)Mr Maher is an excellent science tutor. My son required some GCSE revision help, Mr Maher is very enthusiastic and professional. I would highly recommend him.

MaherFrom Nneka (4/5): (GCSE Physics)He is really good at teaching.He helps you to understand things more better,and helps you when you do not get it.He is a friendly/good teacher overall,i would recommend him if your looking for a science tutor:D

MaherFrom Portia (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)He goes through the chemistry topics thoroughly. Ensures you understand it as much as possible by giving exam questions that boost your knowledge

MaherFrom Hellen (5/5): (GCSE Biology)He is a very interactive and engaging teacher, uses realistic methods of teaching and has very high expectation of success for his students. I would highly recommend Mr Maher .

MaherFrom Ghazala (5/5): (GCSE Chemistry)Mr Maher is an extremely good teacher who it would seem is a natural and has made my daughter enjoy chemistry with his style of teaching. She feels she is responding very well to the work and always looks forward to her lessons. I think very highly of Mr Maher's commitment and would, without hesitation, recommend him.

MaherFrom Angela (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Even with only a few sessions, confidence has returned and feels that work that has been done in the sessions has supported her school work.

MaherFrom Chester (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry) has instilled in my son a new found confidence in Chemistry. He has been able to find the right balance in his teaching methods to sort the 'wood from the trees'!

MaherFrom Maha (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Very enthusciastic, cheerful teacher. Well prepared all the time . Offers a lot of teaching aids and worksheets to train

MaherFrom Fiona (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Wonderful tutor very dedicated and thorough. Would recommend to anyone who needed help with A level chemistry.

MaherFrom Ian (5/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Maher is an excellent tutor for Chemistry. His explanations are very clear, and are aided using various pre-prepared resources, (such as exam questions and information sheets). I feel that I have a much better understanding of the subject, and more confidence for my January Chemistry exams.

MaherFrom Vivienne (3/5): (A-Level Chemistry)Difficult to make any relevant comments after only one session as it takes a little time for the tutor and tutee to tune in to each other. Rhea felt the pace of the lesson was a little bit too fast and I have suggested she mention this at her next lesson if she feels it is still an issue.